Enjoy one glorious week in the Tuscan countryside near the walled medieval town of Lucca.  The Villa Sassella is beckoning you.  Explore remnants from the 14^th century  Etruscan inhabitants.  Feast on the local cuisine, enjoy regional wines, sample the local olive oil from the groves surrounding the villa.  The master, Michelangelo, used marble from the local quarries for his creations.  Enjoy the views of the surrounding woodland from the pergola terrace or poolside suite.  Arrange for Italian lessons, personalized sightseeing tours, a tennis coach for the court on the villa property or garden tours to enhance your experience of the region. The Villa has 5-6 bedrooms, five full baths, a poolside shower, and can sleep 12.  There is a game room with satellite TV, a small library and an encrypted Wi-fi connection.  The house is available in 2009, excluding June, July and August.  The week of use must be arranged with the owner.  Perfect for several couples or a few families, this is a vacation to treasure.  Be sure to check out the website at:

 www.villasassella.com.